Pakistan has been firmly handed the reins to stage the long-awaited fourteenth edition of the South Asian Games, breathing new life into the region's premier multi-sport event next year.
The Games, now officially slated for 23rd to 31st March 2027, will see Lahore take centre stage as the main host, supported by a trio of sub-host cities including Faisalabad, Islamabad, and Karachi.
This announcement, solidified at the recent Olympic Council of Asia assembly in Tashkent, ends a period of prolonged uncertainty for the event, which has faced successive postponements since its original 2023 schedule. The decision represents a major sporting and diplomatic coup for Pakistan, marking its return as host after nearly a quarter of a century.
The multi-city model promises to cast a spotlight on Pakistan's sporting infrastructure across the nation, offering a grand stage for the region's finest athletes.
With the clock now ticking, organisers face the starting gun on a significant logistical endeavour to prepare the venues and galvanise regional participation.
For the athletic community across South Asia, the confirmed dates provide a clear and compelling target. After years of waiting in the wings, competitors can now fully focus their training on the 2027 showdown.
